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Meet the Guy Hosting an IRL “Survivor” Played in LA Backyards

Applications are open for the unsanctioned game Jeff Probst called “brutal, but awesome”

We Still Play the Board Game “Catan” to Stay Sharp and Social

“Catan,” created by Klaus Teuber, who died this month at the age of 70, is much more than a diversion

Digits Is Basically the Math Version of Wordle

"The New York Times" just launched a beta of a new numbers game

The Best Movies, TV, Games and Music for February

It’s time to experience “Cocaine Bear.” Plus: The unexpected return of Adam Scott’s best comedy series.

Is Wordle Getting Too Punny?

Since a new editor took over the popular five-letter word game in November, some critics are noticing themes in the answers

Wordle Got a New Editor and Changed Its Rules

The hit word game just landed a dedicated editor, expanded its answer list and altered the rules on what you can and cannot guess

How to Beat Your Friends at Every Lawn Game, According to the Pros

We asked champions in cornhole, Spikeball and more for one tip that’ll significantly improve your game

A Party Game Version of Wordle Will Debut This Fall

Hasbro and New York Times Games are releasing it

The Food and Gaming Concept of Your Augmented-Reality Dreams Has Arrived

The new iCompete Experience in North Texas brings together high-tech golf simulators and a pour-your-own-beer wall

Why Competitive Chess Is as Vicious as 10 Rounds in a Boxing Ring

Our writer was looking for a mellow pursuit to replace rec league hockey. Unfortunately the centuries old board game proved to be a lot more savage.

Netflix Is Betting Big on Gaming. Here's What That Means.

The streaming giant just acquired its third gaming studio after debuting a line of free mobile games in November

Which State Is the Best at Wordle? It’s Way More Than Five Letters.

The last spot goes to Alaska at an average of 4.22 guesses per puzzle

New Study Reveals Which State Cheats at Wordle the Most

Google searches for Wordle answers have nearly tripled since The New York Times bought the game in January

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Netflix Is Betting Big on Gaming. Here's What That Means.

The streaming giant just acquired its third gaming studio after debuting a line of free mobile games in November

Which State Is the Best at Wordle? It’s Way More Than Five Letters.

The last spot goes to Alaska at an average of 4.22 guesses per puzzle

New Study Reveals Which State Cheats at Wordle the Most

Google searches for Wordle answers have nearly tripled since The New York Times bought the game in January

These Retro Arcade Cabinets Are Up to $200 Off

Arcade1Up recreates your favorite games in a variety of formats (tabletop, countertop, stand-up), and they're on sale today only at Best Buy

Pickleball and Beyond: A Guide to America's Favorite New Sports

The most popular sports you've never heard of all had a great 2021

There Is One Minute Today Where You Can Legitimately Buy a PlayStation 5

Walmart has been making timed PS5 restocks on its website, but you'll have to act fast

Everything Is a Pop It! and Nothing Hurts

How a silicone fidget toy took over our children's lives

The Warthog From the "Halo" Games Is Now a Reality

The 1,060-horsepower vehicle made its public debut at the "Free Guy" premiere in NYC

Are Crossword Puzzles the Key to Saving Print Media?

Online games are the new frontier of old media, but that didn’t stop "The New Yorker" from introducing a print-edition crossword

How to Play the Unreleased "GoldenEye 007" Remake Online

A discarded update on the classic Nintendo game just leaked

Who Thinks They Can Solve These Gradient Puzzles?

The expert-level jigsaws are on sale at Huckberry